Mepivacaine Hydrochloride

29 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

690.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Mepivacaine Hydrochloride

Administration Routes

SubcutaneousUnknownOtherIntradermalIntra-Articular

Species Affected

Horse 20

Unknown 4

Dog 2

Cattle 1

Mule 1

Cat 1

Most Affected Breeds

Horse (unknown) 5

Unknown 5

Quarter Horse 4

Thoroughbred 4

Crossbred Equine/horse 1

Crossbred Canine/dog 1

Cattle (unknown) 1

Chinese Crested Dog (unspecified) 1

Appaloosa 1

Paint 1

Most Reported Reactions

INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA 7

Ataxia 3

Fever 2

Depression 2

Injection site inflammation 2

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2

Containers, Damaged 2

Hives (see also 'Skin') 2

Death by euthanasia 2

Swollen limb 2

Closure, Abnormal 2

Hyperhidrosis 2

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal

13 (61.9%)

Outcome Unknown

4 (19.0%)

Ongoing

2 (9.5%)

Euthanized

2 (9.5%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.